Schedule an Education Program

All of our educational programs have been designed to meet the goals and objectives of the Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks and Common Core State Standards. Our programs are inquiry-based and help develop skills in close observation, evidential reasoning, and critical thinking. Click here to download a PDF of the curriculum connections chart.

Our museum tours and outreach programs are also great for non-school youth groups, such as Scout troops, church groups, social service agencies, and after-school programs.

How to schedule a program:

All school and youth groups must make a reservation. In fairness to all our visitors, programs must be scheduled in advance. Group size limits vary and are listed with the individual program descriptions.Contact us at education_assistant@chs.org or (860) 236-5621 x232 for more information or to schedule a program.

Times and Days:

School group tours are scheduled Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

School outreach programs are scheduled Monday through Friday, allowing for morning transportation time from Hartford.

After-school, Scout, and youth group tours and programs are also available later in the day and on some Saturdays.

Fees:

Costs vary with the type of the program and are listed with the individual program descriptions.

There is a minimum $50 fee per program.

Fee reductions may be available for groups requiring financial assistance. Requests must be made in writing to education_assistant@chs.org or Education Department, attn: Fee Reduction, Connecticut Historical Society, One Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105.